Volunteer Services Coordinator
- Military veterans preferred
2025-07-04 Oregon Health & Science University
Other
/yr
employee
contract
Portland Oregon 97201 United States
Oregon Health & Science University
Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.
Volunteer Services Coordinator
US-OR-Portland
Job ID: 2025-34934 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Administrative/Office Support Portland, OR (Marquam Hill)
Overview
Visitor/Volunteer Support
First point of contact for general inquiries by phone, email, in-person, or walk-in hours, including but not limited to: visitor and volunteer opportunities, referrals, and onboarding requirements.
Monitors multiple generic departmental inboxes and phone line, and triages or responds to items.
Communicate frequently, round on volunteers at their assignment locations, facilitate coaching, feedback and guidance as directed by program leadership.
Provides information on schedules and assists with general onboarding items when applicable to visitors/volunteers prior to assignment in specific units, departments, clinics, or hosting sites.
Manages documents and ensures they are recorded and filed correctly.
Coordinates volunteer schedule change requests and escalates as necessary.
Rectify service hours for visitors/volunteers and provide service reports as requested.
Manages volunteer ID badge and uniform pick-up sessions.
Provides initial and ongoing support for visitors/volunteers including but not limited to sending emails regarding orientations, interviews, trainings, and other ongoing education materials, as well as connecting volunteers with staff.
Assists with maintaining the accuracy of volunteer records (e.g., updating volunteer status in the database, master schedule, and responding to resignation letters).
Conducts regular audits and/or surveys on volunteer duties as assigned by Manager.
Supports the completion of Letters of Verification and/or other documents confirming visitor/volunteer experience and performance as requested by visitor/volunteer and/or other organizations.
Assist with conflict resolution involving volunteers according to established procedures and organizational core values.
Assists with the process for volunteer resignations and dismissals, ensuring these actions are handled with professionalism and empathy.
Assist in the process of Identifying and highlighting meaningful volunteer experiences through features in volunteer spotlights and other recognition communications.
Administrative Support
Operates with a high degree of confidentiality, including the management of confidential documents and other sensitive information.
Monitors databases, records, and compliances.
Participate in volunteer interviews, recruitment events, meetings, and Healthcare orientations. Provides additional support as needed, including taking notes, recording attendance, coordinate schedule changes, and assisting with event setup.
Coordinate and host quarterly Research and Academic information session.
Coordinates and ensures OHSU trainings, Occupational Health medical clearance, Background checks, and other mandatory compliances are completed by visitors/volunteers in accordance with OHSU guidelines and regulatory agency requirements (e.g., Risk Management, EHS, and DNV).
Reviews and approves visitor and volunteer application forms.
Maintain Visitor and Volunteer network access through Oracle and CARS.
Program Support
Assists with development and/or revisions with any in-person and online training materials as necessary.
Fulfills internal customers’ immediate requests including but not limited to arranging Animal Assisted Therapy visits, providing diversion materials, and special volunteer visits.
Supports the recruitment and retention of OHSU visitors and volunteers including but not limited to attending tabling events, interdepartmental meetings, volunteer orientations, volunteer interviews, and other special events.
Acknowledges visitor/volunteer efforts and continually supports general outreach efforts including but not limited to social media channel management, website, OHSU events, and internal communications.
Coordinate and schedule visitor and volunteer special events, such as recognition and appreciation ceremonies, in collaboration with other departments, ensuring all interactions are courteous and professional. Develops and maintains effective relationships with a variety of community stakeholders to support OHSU Healthcare, Research & Academic missions.
Assists units/clinics/hosting departments understand the expectations and concerns of programs, stakeholders, and visitors/volunteers with excellent verbal and written communication.
Provides support of ongoing process and system improvement.
Responsibilities
Bachelor’s and 2 years of general office and secretarial experience, or combination of education and experience.
An equivalent combination of education/training and general office and secretarial experience
Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):
Exhibits a friendly and outgoing demeanor
Demonstrates critical thinking and problem solving skills
Ability to manage and perform multiple tasks under conditions of fluctuating workloads, competing priorities, and changing deadlines
Proficient in MS Office Suite
Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction
Possesses excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, including the ability to speak in large groups
Demonstrated experience in cultivating and fostering working relationships and partnerships internally and externally
Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams
Qualifications
Community outreach experience
Event planning and coordination experience
Volunteer coordination experience
Human Resource experience
Experience with Smartsheet’s software
Experience with Volgistics software
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.